Looking for fun things to do with kids in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton and beyond? Welcome to our local events calendar!
Our local events calendar is home to family-friendly activities near you. We include all of the events we find, and we comb the web weekly checking over 100 sites to bring you the most extensive curated list of family fun in the region. Our mission is to help you find things to do this weekend, this month or even things to do today!
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Storytime at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaJoin us for Storytime every Thursday at 4pm at your local Mastermind Toys store! No sign up required and please arrive 10 minutes early. Click to Find a Store near … Read more
Free Trial Sports Class (16mos-5yrs)
St. John's Anglican Church 2464 Dundas Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaCoach Dana is a certified teacher and NCCP coach who is passionate about teaching sports skills and fundamental movement skills in a fun and engaging way while building children’s confidence. … Read more
Monster Jam Comes To Hamilton
FirstOntario Centre 10 MacNab St South, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaExperience big-time family fun at Monster Jam®. The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Hamilton for an action-packed weekend … Read more
Telling Tales Presents Madison Farkas and The Three Tree
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton 40 Bay St South, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaWant to get cozy and hear a local author read their book? Join author Madison Farkas in a reading of The Three Tree, presented in partnership with EarlyON as part … Read more
Big Dreamers “Coco Chanel”
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us at OPL - Iroquois Ridge Branch as we celebrate the stories and achievements of these diverse and inspirational individuals who each started out as a child with a … Read more
The Drop at Glen Abbey Community Centre
Glen Abbey Community Centre 415 Third Line, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Join us for free activities like games, crafts and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to secure … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Teens: Homemade Pasta
Longo's Stores Ontario, CanadaBy popular demand, our teens are making everything pasta! We will start by making Homemade Fettuccine Noodles to serve with our Longo’s Fresh Alfredo Sauce followed by Cheese and Spinach … Read more
Sensory Friendly Swimming
Tansley Woods Community Centre 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaSensory Swimming Every Saturday, this program offers an adapted swimming environment with no music, a smaller group, no whistles (unless necessary) and quiet changing rooms. Lap, leisure and warming pool … Read more
Ottawa Street Farmers Market
Ottawa Street Farmers Market 3 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaOpen Saturdays, 8 am - 2 pm. A year-round, open-aired market established in 1955. There are 20+ vendors of local, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, honey, eggs, syrup and baked … Read more
Earth Day Clean-up at Bronte Creek
Bronte Creek Provincial Park 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaWe need your help. We supply trash bags, recycling bags, and gloves. All ages welcome. Challenge another family or friend - who can collect the most or strangest item. We … Read more
Curiosity Cube
Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaVisit the Curiosity Cube on April 20 in the parking lot at Joseph Brant Museum for interactive science lessons to spark curiosity for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) topics. … Read more
3D Printing: Ultimaker Certification at OPL – White Oaks Branch
Oakville Public Library White Oaks Branch 1070 McCraney Street East, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaLearn the basics of 3D printing and receive certification so you can start using OPL's all new Ultimaker machines. Ages 13+. In this program we'll cover the three basic stages … Read more
Cineplex Family Favourites Movies for $2.99
Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, CanadaGot little ones at home? Enjoy all-ages programming from the comfort of your local Cineplex. Everyone’s favourite movie snacks await! Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our … Read more
“Swing into Spring” Vendor Market at Triple C Farm
Triple C Farm 500 Carluke Rd W, Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for another vendor market! More than 40 local vendors and a visit to the petting farm! $12 for adults and $7 for kids under 12. Click here for … Read more
LEGO® Drop-In at OPL – Sixteen Mile Branch
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaCome build with us! We supply the LEGO® , you supply the imagination. We can’t wait to see what you create! Ages 4+
Make & Take Event: LEGO® Friendship Bracelet at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaVisit us in-store to build your own LEGO® Friendship Bracelet! Play Unstoppable with LEGO®. Encourage kids to express themselves without fear of failure. Ages 6+ Selection may vary by store. … Read more
STEAM-gineers at Joseph Brant Museum
Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaSTEAM-gineers is a once monthly drop-off program on Saturday afternoons at Joseph Brant Museum from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. STEAM-gineers is a hands-on, immersive program full of crafts, games, experiments, … Read more
No Tech Coding with Learning Beautiful
Oakville Public Library Glen Abbey Branch 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ONWho says coding needs a computer! In this session we will discuss the lo-fi side of coding, with games, crafts, and more. Ages 5+ Learn the basics of binary code, … Read more
Super Saturday – Earth Day
Fleming Centre 5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville, Ontario, CanadaWe are celebrating Earth Day at the Fleming Centre, with a fun night out for kids! Join us for a "Super Saturday" of games, crafts, activities and pizza dinner for … Read more
Discovery at the Fishway
RBG Fishway Along the south-east side of Cootes Paradise, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! Operation lasts approximately 30 minutes The Fishway is located along the south-east … Read more
What Is Ainara Reading?
Homewood Suites by Hilton 40 Bay St S, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada14-year-old Ainara Alleyne’s passion for books led her to hosting the TV show, Ainara’s Bookshelf, on TVO. In this Q&A event, Emily Sattler from the Telling Tales Festival talks with … Read more
Little Explorers
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONJoin us at our Little Explorers Pop-Up Event for a day of fun and giggles. Let the little ones explore, laugh and make memories together. Don’t miss out on this … Read more
“Swing into Spring” Vendor Market at Triple C Farm
Triple C Farm 500 Carluke Rd W, Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for another vendor market! More than 40 local vendors and a visit to the petting farm! $12 for adults and $7 for kids under 12. Click here for … Read more
Family Fun Day at AGH
Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us in the Fischer Gallery for fun, hands-on art-making inspired by our new exhibitions and permanent collection. AGH Members: Free Non Members: $5.00 per family (2 adults and up … Read more
Family Fun Day at AGH
Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us in the Fischer Gallery for fun, hands-on art-making inspired by our new exhibitions and permanent collection. AGH Members: Free Non Members: $5.00 per family (2 adults and up … Read more
Make & Take Event: LEGO® Friendship Bracelet at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaVisit us in-store to build your own LEGO® Friendship Bracelet! Play Unstoppable with LEGO®. Encourage kids to express themselves without fear of failure. Ages 6+ Selection may vary by store. … Read more
Family Open Studio at AGB
Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThe AGB’s free family art studio. All materials provided! More information can be found here Dive deep into the world of art and craft as a family with our Sunday … Read more
Culinary Kids Club
Ireland House Museum 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaCulinary Kids Club is a once monthly drop-off program at Ireland House Museum on Sunday afternoons between 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Culinary Kids Club is designed for children between the … Read more
Discovery at the Fishway
RBG Fishway Along the south-east side of Cootes Paradise, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! Operation lasts approximately 30 minutes The Fishway is located along the south-east … Read more
Celebrate New Books
A Different Drummer Bookstore 513 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin Sylvia McNicoll and Jennifer Maruno to launch their new middle-grade novels, Blue to the Sky and The Go Between. Meet lots of local authors, enjoy a reading and interview … Read more
Pokemon Peeps Meetup
Orchard Hub - St. Christopher’s CES 2400 Sutton Drive, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaDo you have a child that’s a fan of Pokemon? Come and join our WEEKLY meetup where the kids show, share & chat everything Pokemon! Trading cards does occur *please … Read more
Pixel Art at OPL – Central Branch
Oakville Public Library Central Branch 120 Navy St, Oakville, ONLet your imagination unfold with this hands-on alternative to drawing. Use small coloured cubes to bring your ideas to life. Ages 5-8 Parents/caregivers must remain on-site for the duration of … Read more
Button Making Madness at OPL – Clearview Branch
Oakville Public Library Clearview Branch 2860 Kingsway Dr, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaLearn about the basics of button making in this introductory session! Ages 8+. In this in-person program, you'll learn how to make your very own buttons. Choose from a variety … Read more
Adoption & Foster Information Night
Virtual (Microsoft Teams) 735 King St E, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton for an information session to learn more about adopting or fostering with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton. These virtual sessions … Read more
The Drop at at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Inclusive Tales Story Times
Join Hamilton Public Library and Telling Tales for a drop-in story and activity hour with multi-sensory experiences! Stories and activities will feature Telling Tales Festival presenters and books. Each week a new … Read more
Toddler Days at Joseph Brant Museum
Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaToddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 … Read more
Burlington Trampoline and Tumbling Parent & Tot Drop-In
Burlington Trampoline and Tumbling 680 Maple Avenue, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us on Wednesday mornings from 10:30am to 12:30pm for Parent & Tot Drop-In! $35.00 GO Insurance Fee due upon 1st visit, $10.00 per child per drop-in. Suitable for children … Read more
Ashwood Glen’s IB Kindergarten Open House
Ashwood Glen School 3430 Fairview Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaAshwood Glen's IB Kindergarten Open House — Discover our new JK & SK classes for September 2024 and tour our modern school—Proudly Burlington's only IB Primary Years School.
Stars and Strollers Burlington
SilverCity Brant Street 1250 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaEscape to watch new releases in a baby-friendly environment with soft lighting, reduced volume and other amenities. Change tables, bottle warmers and stroller parking available at select locations. New films … Read more
Quiet Hour at Dundas Museum and Archives
Dundas Museum & Archives 139 Park St. West, Dundas, Ontario, CanadaFrom 9-10 a.m. on Thursdays, the DMA invites autistic and otherwise neurodivergent visitors to visit for our "Quiet Hour", without large groups or classes, offering a more comfortable environment to … Read more
Stars and Strollers Oakville
Cineplex Cinemas Oakville and VIP 3531 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaEscape to watch new releases in a baby-friendly environment with soft lighting, reduced volume and other amenities. Change tables, bottle warmers and stroller parking available at select locations. New films … Read more
Storytime at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaJoin us for Storytime every Thursday at 4pm at your local Mastermind Toys store! No sign up required and please arrive 10 minutes early. Click to Find a Store near … Read more
Big Dreamers “Amelia Earhart”
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us at Oakville Public Library - Iroquois Ridge Branch as we celebrate the stories and achievements of these diverse and inspirational individuals who each started out as a child … Read more
The Drop at Glen Abbey Community Centre
Glen Abbey Community Centre 415 Third Line, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Join us for free activities like games, crafts and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to secure … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Sensory Friendly Swimming
Tansley Woods Community Centre 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaSensory Swimming Every Saturday, this program offers an adapted swimming environment with no music, a smaller group, no whistles (unless necessary) and quiet changing rooms. Lap, leisure and warming pool … Read more
Mill Pond Children’s Fishing Derby
Mill Pond 50 Martin St, Milton, Ontario, CanadaCome one come all to our annual Mill Pond Children's Fishing Derby! We look forward to seeing as many families as possible. We have stocked the pond with many fresh … Read more
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